The thunder lord
Prolog. The beginning.
Disclaimer :I don't own Naruto, if I did I would made the sharingan stronger then the rinnegan.
Somewhere in the land of water.
The night was shrouding the world in darkness, the moon was fully covered by the clouds, not even the tiniest raze of light was coming through. The sea was quite and still, no waves were coming, even the wind was just barely noticed breeze.
In contrast to the quiet and relaxed atmosphere of the nature, was the moderate compound that was standing not far from the sea.
It had a large building in the center, styled like a Japanese mansion- a stile more suitable for the hotter climate of the land of fire - around it were erected smaller houses, scattered in a semi circles behind the mansion.
Noticeable als were two more buildings, one was tall like a tower although quite broad, this one had a lot of windows from which a lot of fields could be seen.
The fields were built in a semicircle arena like way, each and every one of them had training dummies and other training necessities.
The other building was more pyramid like shape, with no windows, it was of black color and was giving an unpleasant vibe.
Around all of this was erected a large wall, made of wood with occasional stone work and tower, a large gate was built on the front side.
The only thing that was in common to every building was a sign on each and every one of them, a red circle with black dot in the middle, if one were to look closely he would have seen that the black dot was actually a dragon curled around himself.
This was the Tomori clan compound, a clan ancient as the Senju and Uchiha, and just as strong.
Right now the compound was quite, it was the middle of the night, and so the children were sleeping.
In the pyramid like structure though, no one was sleeping, to the contrary, it seemed as if the entire clan was there.
Every one of the people there had a huge smiles on their faces, they were all excited about something, they were whispering to each other, waiting for the head of the clan to start his speech.
The room was circular, it had a gray colocolored walls with the insignia of the clan on them, there were no windows, and the light was coming from the torches that were scattered on the walls, casting deep shadows on the room.
In the middle of the room was a large stage, three steps were built into it from each side, on the front was a heightened part with the insignia of the clan engraved on it. Around the stage where positioned chairs and stools like an atrium.
On the stage was standing a man, he was tall with broad shoulders, black hair with a touch of silver styled into a ponytail with two large bangs adoring his sides and striking icy blue eyes. Currently the man was looking at each and every last one of the present, his eyes narrowed and from time to time he would linger on one of them.
He lifted his hand, and as he did, the room suddenly grew quiet.
"people of my clan" he started, his voice deep and strong "today we gathered here to celebrate" he took a deep breath before continuing "as you know, from the beginning of our clan, our goal was research, finding more about our abilities, and to try enhancing them. And so finally after close to thousand years, our goal has finally been reached, today my son was born and our researchers ensured me that indeed my son was born with the enchantment. Today finally a new era starting for us, and so I called you all here to celebrate. "his voice suddenly got higher and a smile appeared on his face" so today, proud people of the Tomori clan, celebrate, eat, drink, laugh to your hearts content "he finished his speech and bowed.
The people around him clapped with excitement it really happened, thousand years of labor finally came to conclusion.
And so the people happily celebrated.
The man went down from the stage, his moves were graceful and precise, he was almost gliding. He exited the atrium through the back door, and went outside.
As he walked, a man in black approached him, the man was wearing the sign of the clan on his short, he bowed "sir, I have a report, it's urgent" the shinobi said in a hushed voice.
The leader raised an eyebrow "report" he said curtly.
"sir, it's seems we have a moll in our clan, I just got the report from our agent in Kiri, he said that there is a chance the current Mizukage will assault us soon".
"how soon? " was the short question.
"he is not sure sir, between a week and a month".
"alright, thanks I'll discuss this with the council," he answered, then after a short pause he continued "please come tomorrow evening to my house, and ask Yuu and Akira to come to, ok?" he asked.
The man bowed "of course sir," he replied than vanished into the shadows.
The leader strode back home, he entered and moved quickly to his study. There he locked the door and took out a parchment "hmm" he thought 'its time to start the preparations ".
One day later (evening)
A knock was heard in the mansion, the leader was currently sitting in the living room on his chair. His one hand he was holding a pipe, In his other he held a letter, he was just re examining the letter one last time waiting for the shinobi to come.
He looked at the little cradle which was standing next to him, a little baby was lying there, a little smile on its face, as it moved from side to side while sleeping.
The leader stood up, and moved towards the door, he opened the door and sow the three shinobi he asked to come.
All three of them wore fully black clothes with the sign of the clan sewn onto them.
A smile came to his face "please, come in" he said, letting them in.
The three people bowed and entered the mansion.
He guided them into the siting room, and the three shinobi sat albeit stiffly on couches. They stayed silent, waiting for the leader to explain the reason they were summoned.
The leader took a deep breath "listen, Yuu, Sora, Akira, I have a mission for you, yesterday Sora here reported about a moll within our ranks. On the other hand, our own spy reported about an enemy invasion between a week and a month, as such your mission is as follows, you will take my son, together with a note and a sealed scroll, you will go tonight, your destination is Konoha, you shall meet with the hokage and tell them the following words "the Tomori clan invokes the promise made by the shodai". In the note there is more info for the hokage, and in the scroll are some scrolls from our clan, as well as something from his brother. You shall not tell anyone about it, we will start the strengthening of our defense as well as evacuation after you will leave, this was the decision if council as to not alert our enemies, now go, the legacy of our clan is your hands "he got up, and bowed to them, they responded in the same way.
The leader approached the crib, and with gentle hands took the baby out, a sad smile on his face, he gave the baby a little kiss" go, my son, carve your future, make the clan proud, Tomori Rai "he whispered.
He handed the baby to the three waiting shinobi and after another bow he let them leave, closing the door after them.
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An hour later.
The three shadows were moving through the terrain quickly and quietly, avoiding any possible attention, they moved like shadows, bleeding into the area. Thankfully the baby was quite, it was sleeping soundly and so didn't released any noise except breathing.
The journey was going smoothly, or so they thought.
It was around an hour after when their problems started present themselves.
As the three shinobi were crossing a little clearing, they were suddenly assaulted by six shinobi, all in the standard kiri uniform, with the gray flack jackets and the kiri hitai ate.
The three Tomori shinobi had no choice but to halt, they were in deep shit and they new it.
Yuu turned to Sora who was currently holding the baby, "ran Sora, we will hold them off for as long as we can, so run" he said urgently.
Sora nodded and without hesitation sprinted into a run, all the while holding the baby close to him.
The two remaining shinobi, got ready to face the assailants, going into their preferred position. "Kiri shinobi, what are you doing here? How did you know about this mission?" asked Akira.
One of the kiri shinobi smirked "surprised? Well actually, this was part of our plan. You see, we planted the knowledge that the attack will commence in minimum a week, as we figured you will evacuate the infant, and so we will be intercepting you, outside of the compound." then a vicious smirk appeared on his face" as we speak, our forces started assaulting your compound, so don't worry, you're friends will join you soon enough... in the afterlife! "he snarled and lunched forward water style :water bullets he said as number of bullets flew towards the Tomori shinobi.
The five others attacked as well, but one of them vanished right after he attacked.
The two tried to pursue him but were occupied by the remaining five, their leader teased them "now now boys, you have a party, right here".
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Sora was running, he had to, he knew it, but it didn't make him feel any better, after all he just about his friends to their doom.
And although he knew he didn't have a choice, it didn't make it any better.
He held the baby closer "damn it" he thought "how exactly did they found out".
He was close to the water, just a bit longer. His ears suddenly pricked and his sense of danger flared, a whistle of the air was his only warning before he was assaulted by a kunai with explosive tags.
He rolled backward avoiding the kunais, then he used sunshin to vanish. He appeared behind a large rock, he put the baby there gently, then vanishing again he reappeared back in front of the kiri shinobi.
The shinobi moved into taijutsu, as he tried to kick Sora on the side, but he just ducked beneath it, as if he anticipated this move, caught the assailant leg and hauled him to the floor.
The enemy substituted himself right before he was slummed , and seeing an opportunity attacked again this time with a roundhouse kick, Sora turned around jumped up and after an air roll, kicked the enemy in the face sending him tumbling back. As his enemy was unbalanced, Sora roundhouse kicked him, then slummed his knee into his stomach, sending all air out of him, the kiri coughed blood as he fell, his head slummed upon the earth with a thud.
Sora moved to the finish, a kunai in hand, but right before he slit the shinobis throat, the hand of said shinobi moved ultra fast, and he thrusted a senbon into Soras leg, who in turn finished his action, slitting the shinobis throat.
Sora pulled out the senbon and examined it "shit" he said "the senbon is poisoned, damn kiri nin, and it's a poison I can't treat now" he thought "I have at most three days before I'll die from it, hmm this is cutting it a bit close, but I don't have other choice", his face hardened in resolve, he ran back towards the place were he left the baby, he took him up, then he started to run in a mad dash towards the water.
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Same time. The two other shinobi.
Yuu looked around, they took care of three of them, two were left standing, Akira was dead on the ground, his body bleeding out from a wound in his heart from a water blade. Yuu himself felt that this was the end of the road, his Chakra reserve were exhausted, his body full of bruises and injuries, and the kiri shinobi was assaulting him with a sword right now "hmm, at least we killed their leader" he thought with a smirk "Sora, I.. hope.. it's enough" were his last words as the sword cut him in two.
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Same time, Tomori compound.
The battle was still raging, even though they have enough time to prepare. But every last one of them knew it was over.
The compound was in flames, the training building was half destroyed already, buddies were scattered everywhere, man women, even children, no one was to be spared.
On the battleground, lying on the floor was a dying man, his hair once black was stained crimson and disheveled, his icy blue eyes were dimmed, over him was standing a man with violet eyes and the mizukage hat, the fourth mizukage Yagura. The man closed his eyes "Rai, now it's all up to you" he whispered, a little smile tugging on his mouth as he knew no more.
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approximately two and a half days later, Konoha gates.
The whether was sunny, the green of the trees and the fresh air, were a great combination for a good day. The wind breezed through the trees, lightly moving the leaves which in turn created a little noise.
Right out of the forest, in the middle of a large clearing, large walls were erected, made from wood, a large gate was built in the walls with a pattern like a swirling leaf engraved on it.
Two people in a forest camouflage flack jacket, dark blue pants and shorts, with metal head protectors with the same swirling leaf sign, were standing outside the gates.
When the two of them heard rustling noise, they got ready, whatever it is, it always better to be prepared.
A man, dressed in black, dirty and wounded, with a strange sign of red circle with a black dot, appeared carrying a little bundle in his hands.
The man stumbled forward, his hand clutching his side, he approached the gate, barely moving, he stopped just before the gate.
The guards were on high alert, so they didn't approach him, preferring to stay afar.
The man looked at them with a pain filed eyes "please.." he rasped, his voice full of pain "I.. have to talk to the hokage,.." the man coughed blood "it's urgent" he said.
The two guards didn't even flinch, it was a war time, this could be the oldest trick in the book.
So instead they opted to ask him "what exactly do you want from hokage sama, there is no way we would just let you come in".
The man nodded understanding "please tell the hokage,.." another cough "that the Tomori clan, invokes the promise of the shodai, and that this child" he moved the bundle "is the last of us" he coughed again. He suddenly clutched his heart, then he coughed again, but this time it was much more blood, a smile lit his face "mission.. accomplished, be well Tomori Rai" he said as he fell on the floor to never get up.
The two shinobi were stunned, that was not what they expected. The one who looked a bit older, turned to the other one "go tell the hokage, I'll take care of the child".
The other chunin nodded and moved out, vanishing in a swirl of leaves.
The first shinobi, approached the baby and lifted him, "well, peachy" he thought.
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Half hour later, the hokages office.
The office was a tidy place, with one window, gray walls, and wooden floor.
The furniture was basic, a desk with a stool, three bookshelves, filled to brim with books and scrolls, and a little couch, near the southeastern wall.
Four pictures were displayed on the wall, one for each hokage, from the first to the current fourth.
Behind the table was sitting a young man, spiky blonde hair, with bangs falling on his sides, a konoha hitai - ate, on his forehead, two blue eyes and a smile.
He was wearing standard konoha uniform bar a flack jacket, on top of the uniform he had a long white cloak with a fire pattern hem, and the kanji for fourth on its back.
This was Namikaze Minato, the fourth hokage.
Currently, in the room were several other people, the third hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, an old man with a leathery face, and white hair and gouty, he was wearing a long brown over coat, and a smoke emitted from a pipe in his hand.
Also prespresented, were two chunin, and the shinobi commander, Nara Shikaku, a man with a high black ponytail, a high cheekbones, and wise eyes.
The last person presented was a blonde hair man, with long ponytail, he was of medium height, and had penetrating eyes which gave an impression as if this man can read your mind. His name was Yamanaka Inoici, the head of the torture and interrogation department, or t and i for short.
All the gathered people were looking at a little bundle, which was lying on a little crib.
On the table, was lying two scrolls, with the sign of the red circle and dot.
The hokage looked at the chunins expectedly "so" he started "first, what is the condition of the man you found?" he asked.
"technically sir, he found us" said one of them "but yeah, his dead sir, I checked, poison, a very nasty one, native to kiri, it seems".
The hokage scowled at the joke, but didn't react he turned to the third hokage "Sarutobi sama, do you know what is the promise of the shodai, and who is the Tomori clan?" he asked.
Hiruzen took a deep breath from the pipe, then nodded "indeed, I know, there was a promise made by the shodai, as payment for the help the Tomori clan had provided him to give shelter and aid to any Tomori clan member who asks for it, if of course he didn't commit crime against the village" he inhaled again "as for the clan itself, they are an old clan, as old as the Senju and Uchiha, some say older, they possess a kekei genkei, although they never revealed which," the old man paused for a moment "what does it say in the scroll?" he asked.
Minato looked at the two chunin who hastily left the room "one scroll is a massage, from the clan leader, asking for our aid, identifying the boy as Tomori Rai, his youngest son, telling us he is the legacy of his clan, seems that the clan was experimenting for close to thousand years, trying to evolve their bloodline, and also to boost their Chakra level. This boy is the first to be evolved, seems their experiment was a success. Also he says that the clan is going to be attacked by kiri and so they chose to send their legacy here, as they do not believe in their survival. The final thing he says that in the other scroll sealed some family scrolls as well as a gift from his older brother, which he will understand after reading the family scrolls "he finished.
The people sitting in the room were shocked, but nodded, Shikaku spoke" I think it's better than that he will be sent to the orphanage, or adopted by one of the regular shinobi, I don't think that the Tomori clan would appreciate him raised by another clan "he stated in his low voice.
The others nodded.
" it's decided then we will try finding him an adopted family, if not the orphanage, Inoici, I can count on you then to create him all the necessary id, ok? ".
The blonde nodded a smirk on his face.
" good" said the hokage "dismissed everyone, Sarutobi sama please stay behind".
Everyone else left, except the third.
"so" he said "what exactly is more written in there?".
The blonde chuckled "as sharp as ever I see, Sarutobi sama, yes indeed, there is more, it's about the bloodline" he said.
"I'm listening" said the older man.
After he heard his eyes grew wide "this.. this is certainly unexpected" he said finally after the shock wearing off, "oh this is going to be so troublesome" he said.
The blonde chuckled again "sounds like Shikaku, to me".
The third laughed shortly "hai, indeed" he said, right before leaving through the door.
End of Prolog.